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A floating robot head built with the personality of the “Star Wars” droid R2D2 is scheduled to head into space early Friday to join astronauts on the International Space Station. Known as CIMON, the orb-shaped computer will be among the 5,900 pounds of cargo scheduled for a 5:41 a.m. liftoff aboard...

Cryptocurrency became a campaign issue Tuesday in the race for state chief financial officer, one that pits the incumbent Jimmy Patronis with an Internet pioneer. Patronis said Tuesday he intends to hire a state regulator who would focus on oversight of the technology. Cryptocurrencies operate...

An app built in Tampa that has become available in Orlando hopes to connect home-improvement gurus with those who need a little bit of work done. Homee, an on-demand service that provides access to electricians, plumbers and other professionals, has expanded its GPS-based platform to Central Florida....

All Katie Donzanti and the yoga class at her Curry Ford Road studio wanted to do was downward dog. Instead, they got a face full of dog slobber and ear nibbles. Peaceful Peacock Orlando, a 3-month-old yoga studio, brought in eight rambunctious young pups to mix and mingle with a yoga class on Saturday....

A 26-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after police say he shot and killed a woman at an Econo Lodge near the airport. Eric Rossman was taken into custody at a nearby bus stop at about 8:35 p.m. Friday, Orange County Sheriff’s Office officials said. The victim, 26-year-old...

A 7-year-old Fort Pierce boy died and three other children aged 4, 6 and 9 are in serious condition in Lake County after a semi truck rear-ended the van they were riding in early Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The collision on Florida’s Turnpike sent the van into a guardrail...